New Tech
Metaplay launches new Unity-based SDK to help mobile studios scale their games
Tech firm will be showcasing its new SDK at Pocket Gamer Connects London on January 22nd to 23rd
New Studio
Playdemic founders raise $10m for new UK mobile studio ForthStar
Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby head up the new Manchester studio following their $1 billion success with Golf Clash
Show Now On
Pocket Gamer Connects London is now ON!
Our biggest show of the year just kicked off in London and it's a 10th anniversary special! Find out what's at the show and how you can be a part of it
Ai Power
TapNation acquires AI-powered UAhero to amp up its user acquisition strategy
As a new subsidiary of the company, UAhero’s AI-powered algorithms will become part of TapNation’s offering going forwards
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Get the most from your publishing deal at PG Connects London
Take your game's launch to the next level with the Publishing Power track this Tuesday January 23rd
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Turn recruitment into retention at Pocket Gamer Connects London
Industry experts share strategies for talent acquisition, diversity, resilience and navigating setbacks this Monday January 22nd
Developers Speak Up
GDC's State of the Industry report reveals AI concerns, redundancies worries and a drive to unionization
It's certainly not all fun and games in the latest GDCC report as over 3000 game devs share their thoughts on what the future holds
Podcast
Gamelight’s Günay Aliyeva on the AI algorithm that revolutionises UA | Podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team and guests give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode…
Winning The War
My.Games' War Robots returns to China
Following a loss of licence in 2021 which it won back in 2023, a new deal with publisher iDreamSky now sees the game return to one of its top three markets
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Hear how to build a better games industry at PG Connects London
Explore the ways we can all help create a more a more positive future for everyone this Monday January 22nd
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Celebrate the best in indie development at PG Connects London
Learn how to survive and thrive as a smaller studio in today's competitive games development landscape next Tuesday January 23rd
Flagship Funds
Leslie Benzies' Build A Rocket Boy studio raises $110M for "flagship" trio of projects
RedBird Capital Partners leads investment in Build A Rocket Boy’s Everywhere, MindsEye and Arcadia
More Job Cuts
Support studio PTW cuts 45 positions as game industry layoffs continue
The impacted workforce primarily consisted of QA workers, but job cuts also extended to other departments
Studio Closure
Co-developer THREAKS to close after 15 years
Game development at the company is to cease, but work with their Super Crowd Entertainment events brand continues
Job Cuts
Layoffs confirmed at Choices: Stories You Play maker, Pixelberry Studios
The layoffs will affect various roles, spanning from QA staff and producers to artists and programmers
Google Says Go
Google lays off 1,000+ employees in stealth as AI takes on the workload
Employees from ad sales, hardware, AR, Pixel, YouTube and more have been quietly let go through the month
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Your guide to the hottest markets at PG Connects London
Facts, figures and insight into the latest industry trends from all over the globe with the Global Trends track next Monday January 22nd
Back From The Dead
Plants vs Zombies 3: Welcome to Zomburbia soft launches in the UK and other select regions
The hugely popular action puzzle game is back. It's time to enjoy classic Plants vs Zombies gameplay with another new twist
Rising Stars
Netflix's Grand Theft Auto re-releases dominate December's mobile app rankings
Data.ai's monthly gaming pulse for December reveals which new games globally are the ones to watch
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Get practical tips on every aspect of game development at PG Connects London
Essential advice about making games with the Developer Toolkit track next Tuesday, January 23rd
Successful Defence
Homa wins Craft Island court case against Voodoo, ending almost three years of uncertainty
Voodoo had accused Homa of "maintaining confusion" through similarities between Homa's Craft Island and their own Lumbercraft
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Pocket Gamer Connects London: The Game Maker Insights track sponsored by Room 8 Group
Gain hands-on game development insight next Tuesday, January 23rd
Media Partnership
PocketGamer.biz named media partner for first-ever Gamemasters Summit
Free digital conference takes place on February 21st, 2024
Layoffs Looming
Thunderful Group to lay off 20% of workforce in the first half of 2024
Approximately 100 staff members will be exiting the company as a restructure gets underway
Hyper-casual Growth
On Off Games lands $1.5M investment from Mobavenue in Singapore
The newly secured investment will help the company grow, develop new hypercasual titles and reach new players
Mag Millions
MAG Interactive’s Q1 EBITDA up 671,033%
UA challenges lead to 21% net sales decline
Gotta Earn 'em All
Pokémon Masters surpasses $300 million in lifetime player spending
After Pokémon Go, Masters marks The Pokémon Company’s second-biggest mobile game by revenue
A Strong Start
Pine Games secures $2.25M for mobile game development in Istanbul
The team currently has four staff and plans to grow that number to 15 for the creation of IP-based mobile games
Business As Usual
Despite new regulations Apple will still be able to charge 27% on external platform payments
While following new regulations to the letter, new changes to the Apple App Store Guidelines ensure that they'll get paid no matter what
The Place To Be
You can't afford to miss the networking event of the year in San Francisco!
Join us as industry titans from all over the globe converge in San Francisco for the ultimate networking experience!
Pgc Stories
PGC Stories: "It's so refreshing to have this platform to share and learn together"
MAG Interactive's Chris Peters and Titan AI's Fabien-Pierre Nicolas share their favourite PGC memories
Today's Apple Upset
Apple fail to dodge sweeping app store changes as the law closes in
The latest suit from Epic may have failed, but the changes previously demanded of the iPhone giant remain in place and will have huge implications
Job Losses
Netspeak CEO announces the loss of approximately 25 jobs
After a successful soft launch of their first game, Sunshine Days, it appears that further investment to continue its development has, as yet, not been forthcoming
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Pocket Gamer Connects London: The Show Me The Money track
Explore investment advice and funding ideas next Tuesday, January 23rd
Tencent Tumble
Tencent's external investments have dropped 87% in two years
From healthcare to AI start-ups, the number of Tencent investments in external companies decreased from 299 in 2021 to just 39 in 2023
Macrosoft
Microsoft talk AI and topple Apple, making them the world’s biggest public company
Microsoft shares were up 3% last week while Apple’s were down by 3%, enough of a tip to put neck-and-neck Microsoft over the top
Whiteout Wonder
Whiteout Survival surpasses $400 million in 11 months
Century Games’ frosty survival title has slid its way onto nearly 30 million mobile devices
Out Of The Loop
Double Loop may be closing before its first launch but Scopely is taking on its staff
Double Loop has struggled through a "hostile funding and marketing environment" in recent years
Your Virtual Invitation
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Book your virtual meeting ticket today and access all the immense value of PG Connects London from wherever you are in the world
Class Confrontation
Into Games is raising £100,000 to take on class disparity in UK games
With working-class jobseekers eight times less likely to get a start in gaming, Into Games wants to make a change
Rallying Relief
Capcom and Square Enix donate millions in relief funds to support victims of Japan earthquake
Donations of ¥120 million and ¥50 million from two of Japan's gaming giants will support victims of the earthquake and rebuilding efforts
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Pocket Gamer Connects London: The Digital Policy Decoded and IP Unlocked tracks
Adapt your strategy to new regulations and unleash the power of intellectual property this January 22nd and 23rd
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Pocket Gamer Connects London: The Live Ops Landscape and Game Dev Stories tracks
Improve your approach to live ops and gain insight into the game development process this January 22nd and 23rd
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Pocket Gamer Connects London: The Master the Multiplayer track sponsored by Photon
Hear tips and find new technology for the best multiplayer games on Monday January 22nd
Turning The Tide
Did GTA just save Netflix Games? Year on year installs are up 180%
After struggling to find an audience it appears that Netflix' gaming offering is finally starting to deliver the numbers thanks to Grand Theft Auto…
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Pocket Gamer Connects London: The Creative Kingdom and Building on Blockchain tracks
Creative insights from Britain and beyond. plus get started with blockchain gaming this January 22nd and 23rd
Enhanced Player Safety
NetEase Games introduces regulation appeasing ‘Minor Mode' across all products
The move could indicate that the company expects rapid and random Chinese legislation to continue
Strategic Comeback
Activision Blizzard kiss and make up with NetEase ahead of China return
The move will see the return of Blizzard titles such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Warcraft III: Reforged and Overwatch to the Chinese market
Job Losses
Discord to cut 17% of its workforce
Following four years of success, Discord makes its second round of cuts in five months in order to redress earlier over expansion
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Pocket Gamer Connects London: The Virtual Visions and Big Screen Gaming tracks
Explore PC, console and cloud games, plus esports and cutting edge insights into virtual and augmented reality this January 22nd and 23rd